Artist Statement: Even in a world with constant development and pollution, life finds a way back. It gives me hope.  It’s a reminder that life can and will thrive, we just have to change our ways.

Artist Statement: Through this piece I hoped to capture inner frustration and rage, the universal experience of wanting to scream but being unable to. I aimed to portray what would happen if we just let go and let it all out. I used lighting to create a feeling of isolation and facial expression to convey emotions.

Artist Statement: My photography seeks to capture a fleeting moment of innocence. Three girls are captured playing tag in traditional Korean garb. By focusing on how motions are captured through the running girls and the falling rain, I invite viewers to appreciate a captured moment in life.

Artist Statement: Through my photography, I see I seek to capture emotion around empowerment and unity. By focusing on an impactful message, body language, and contrast, I aim to evoke a sense of reflection and change around political division by breaking down the confinement of the status quo. This piece was inspired by Misha Gordin.

Artist Statement: My image captures the peace and serenity of quiet mornings on the beach in Meskowin, OR. By focusing on the sun’s highlights between the trees, the viewer’s attention is captured, and the viewer becomes enveloped in the isolated view.

Artist Statement: My photography focuses on incorporating mixed media into experimental portraiture. Through my range of photos I seek to capture people’s minds for even a moment by incorporating materials in unique ways. I hope my process of hands-on editing techniques brings joy to the viewer. 

Artist Statement: My photography highlights the movement in the city that never sleeps. Utilizing a long shutter and steady hands I aim to create a flowing image that shows the beautiful moments in everyday life.

Artist Statement: This mysterious piece was inspired by photographer Misha Gordin who utilizes darkness and shadows to instill an eerie feeling in the viewer. All while the model’s piercing eye watches their every move.

Artist Statement: As I’m entering my senior year and this chapter of my life, I’ve found the importance of nostalgia. This piece encapsulates the bliss and adventure of childhood perfectly for me. The use of color and the silhouette highlight the emotion of nostalgia. 

Artist Statement: Taken in Roslyn, Washington, I felt this photo perfectly captured the peacefulness and tranquility of the scenery. My sister eagerly sprints across the snow-covered sand toward the water, with my friend, Harper, following closely behind her.

Milo Steere, 10th Grade, “Untitled”

Artist Statement: I took this picture on my film camera during my vacation to Whistler, Canada. I made this print in the darkroom with an enlarger, using many techniques to achieve this style. 

Artist Statement: This photo is of my brother after he jumped of off a cliff on skis. I found a new love of ski photography this year when I took my camera to Banff, Canada and captured a lot of the mountains and skiing.

Artist Statement: Taken at a market in Vietnam, this photograph captures the everyday elegance and eeriness found in ordinary spaces.